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‘I’m very grateful’: Stories of heroism emerge as Los Angeles infernos rage

January 9, 2025 1:46 AM CNN

CNN By Julia Vargas Jones, Tom Larson, Stephanie Elam and Chelsea Bailey, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Acrid smoke shrouded the sky in Altadena, California, as Gail watched flames from the raging Eaton Fire swallow her next-door neighbor’s house. Each ember carried by powerful gusts of wind could be the spark that ignites the home

‘I’m very grateful’: Stories of heroism emerge as Los Angeles infernos rage

January 9, 2025 1:46 AM CNN

CNN By Julia Vargas Jones, Tom Larson, Stephanie Elam and Chelsea Bailey, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Acrid smoke shrouded the sky in Altadena, California, as Gail watched flames from the raging Eaton Fire swallow her next-door neighbor’s house. Each ember carried by powerful gusts of wind could be the spark that ignites the home

Biden confronts an ending with Carter’s funeral

January 9, 2025 1:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Not a lot of men get to see what their own funerals are going to look like. Even fewer get to speak at them. For all the valedictory moments that Joe Biden and his staff lined up for his quiet final weeks in the White House – ceremonies awarding

Wednesday, Jan. 8: Firebirds fall 4-1 to Roadrunners; Busy night of high school basketball

January 8, 2025 10:24 PM Blake Arthur

Wednesday was a jam-packed night of sports around the valley, headlined by American League Hockey and high school hoops. Birds of Foot defeat Birds of Flight. 4-1 the final tonight at Acrisure Arena. @RoadrunnersAHL ran away with it early taking a 3-1 lead after one period. The loss for CV snaps their 3-game win streak.

Residents rally against Medicaid cuts outside Congressman Calvert’s office

January 8, 2025 3:38 PM María García

A group of local residents held what they called a “Hands off our Healthcare” rally at Republican Congressman Ken Calvert’s office in Palm Desert, urging him to oppose any potential cuts to Medicaid. Local seniors, patients and healthcare workers were among those that gathered on Wednesday for the rally, one of many statewide opposing Medicaid

Palm Desert resident accused of selling fatal fentanyl dose to stand trial

January 8, 2025 4:30 PM Jesus Reyes

A 42-year-old Palm Desert woman accused of selling fentanyl that led to a man’s death must stand trial on a felony count of murder, a judge ruled Wednesday. Tiffany Wright is due back in court on Feb. 5. Wright was arrested on May 3, 2022 by personnel from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s Overdose

Riverside County Sheriff’s motorcycle deputy killed in crash

January 8, 2025 11:46 AM Jesus Reyes

A Riverside County Sheriff’s deputy was killed in an on-duty crash on Wednesday, the agency announced. The deputy was identified as Timothy Corlew, who was assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station as a member of its motor team. With immense sadness & a heavy heart, I must report that the Riverside County Sheriff's Office

Alleged Yakuza leader admits trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar

January 8, 2025 9:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Jay Ganglani, CNN (CNN) — An alleged leader from Japan’s Yakuza crime syndicates has pleaded guilty to trafficking nuclear materials from Myanmar as part of a global web of trades in drugs, weapons and laundered cash, according to the US Department of Justice. During an undercover investigation by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

Fear on the streets of Caracas as Maduro’s inauguration looms

January 8, 2025 9:01 PM CNN Newsource

By Stefano Pozzebon, CNN (CNN) — “If you need one word to describe Venezuela these days, it would be fearful.” That’s what one Latin American diplomat told CNN this week, reflecting on the strange atmosphere in the country. Venezuelans are bracing for yet another wave of repression as strongman leader Nicolas Maduro prepares to be

How to prepare for wildfire evacuations

January 8, 2025 10:18 AM Luis Avila

Amid dangerous winds and elevated fire risk, officials are advising residents to prepare for any emergency. A fire can happen in an instant and spread quickly, often doubling in size within seconds, meaning there is little time to react once a fire starts; therefore, it’s crucial to have a plan and act immediately if you detect a

Local firefighters join fight against LA fires

January 8, 2025 8:11 PM Shay Lawson

As wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles, Cathedral City firefighters are on the front lines, assisting with the battle through California’s mutual aid system. The local crew of 5, along with other state resources, are helping contain the flames and protect communities from further destruction. Cathedral City Fire Chief Michael Contreras, explained that the